Official SEPTA press releases, published by Media.
100 Full-Length Fare Gates to be Installed at Market-Frankford [L] & Broad Street [B] Line Stations
PHILADELPHIA (September 26, 2024) – Following a successful pilot at 69th Street Transit Center, SEPTA is expanding its program to combat fare evasion with full-length gates at nine additional stations.… Continue reading SEPTA Expands Pilot Program to Combat Fare Evasion
PHILADELPHIA (September 19, 2024) – SEPTA is reminding customers that the Authority will reinstate parking fees with a phased approach beginning Monday, September 23. The SEPTA Park app is now… Continue reading SEPTA to Reinstate Parking Fees Beginning September 23
Annual Race Sets Another New Race Tradition with Velathon Philadelphia Event
SEPTA will offer additional service on its Manayunk/Norristown Regional Rail Line and make service adjustments to several bus routes for the Parx Casino Philly Cycling Classic and inaugural Velathon Philadelphia… Continue reading SEPTA Rolls-Out Service For Annual Parx Casino Philly Cycling Classic
Work to take place June 1-August 30, 2014
SEPTA will conduct a track renewal project on a portion of its Route 11 trolley line from June 1-August 30, 2014. Track renewal will take place in Darby Borough on… Continue reading Track Renewal Project Scheduled along SEPTA’s Route 11 Trolley
Authority Has Received Government Finance Officers Association Honor For Nine Consecutive Years
SEPTA has received a top transit industry award for the presentation of its operating budget, which once again has been recognized for its detail, clarity and transparency. For the ninth… Continue reading SEPTA Receives Award For Distinguished Budget Presentation
Annual System Wide Safety Awareness Day Educates the Region about Transit and Rail Safety
It can happen in an instant. Just checking that new email, sending one more text or turning up the music a little louder can take your attention from your surroundings… Continue reading SEPTA Warns Public of Dangers of ‘Distracted Commuting’
Work Advancing Thanks to New State Transportation Funding Bill
Lt. Governor Jim Cawley joined SEPTA Board Chairman Pasquale “Pat” T. Deon, Sr., SEPTA General Manager Joseph M. Casey, Congressman Michael Fitzpatrick, Senator Robert Tomlinson, Senator Charles McIlhinney and Representative… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Plans For Levittown Station Reconstruction Project
Focus: Think Critically About Future While Addressing Transit System's Needs
SEPTA will host an open house next Tuesday regarding its proposed Five Year Strategic Business Plan for Fiscal Years 2015-2019. The open house is designed to give riders and other… Continue reading SEPTA To Host Open Houses On Proposed Five-Year Strategic Business Plan
New Passenger Shelters, boarding islands, bike racks, and other amenties to be constructed
SEPTA gathered with local officials and community members today to break ground on the reconstruction of the 23rd and Venango Bus Loop in the Allegheny West section of North Philadelphia.… Continue reading SEPTA Breaks Ground on 23rd & Venango Bus Loop Improvement Project
Additional trains to offer extra early morning capacity on Regional Rail for Komen Race, many buses to be detoured around downtown street closures.
The 24th Annual Susan G. Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure 5K Run/Walk returns on Sunday, May 11, 2014. SEPTA will provide extra early Sunday morning Regional Rail trains to… Continue reading SEPTA Offers Added Rail Service, Advises of Center City Bus Detours on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, 2014
Due to track work, service on SEPTA’s Norristown High Speed Line will operate on a revised weekday schedule from 9 am-2:30 pm. Monday through Friday, May 12-16 and May 19-23.… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Weekday Temporary Schedule Adjustment on Norristown High Speed Line
Team Takes Top International Honors at APTA Rodeo for Second Year in a Row
SEPTA’s Drivers and Mechanics have proven to be the world’s best – again! For the second year in a row, SEPTA’s four member team bested dozens of competing transit agencies… Continue reading SEPTA Driver & Mechanic Team Wins 2014 International Bus Roadeo
Riders May Want to Consider Alternative Rail Service to Avoid Delays
Several large events around the City of Philadelphia this upcoming weekend will force some SEPTA bus routes to operate on detour routings. A list of those anticipated to have the… Continue reading Broad Street Run & Other City Festivals to Force Many Weekend Service Detours
Free Subway Trips for Runner, Extra Service, and Spruced-up Stations on deck as Authority prepares for thousands of new riders.
Thousands of Athletes are preparing to participate in the Broad Street Run, and SEPTA is ready with special service plans for one of the biggest sporting events of the season.… Continue reading From Sneakers Soles to Steel Wheels, SEPTA Readies for Broad Street Run
